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Quality, Impact and what people say about us
What ALI say
The Adult Learner’s Inspectorate (ALI)
inspectors visited our e2e provision in County Durham, Norfolk and
Berkshire in 2006 and following this visit include
was named by ALI’s Chief Inspector, David Sherlock, as being in the
top third of all providers inspected during the year.
include received ‘good’ or ‘outstanding’
inspection grades for every aspect of our training.
David Sherlock said:
” I am delighted to be able to name
include as one of this year’s outstanding
providers. They have demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to
achieving the highest standards in the quality of training they
offer. Learners can be confident that they will receive first-class
support to reach their full potential. To be one of the top
providers in the country is a tremendous achievement and a great
credit to the team at include”.
What Ofsted say
‘What the school does well…
It is exceptionally effective in meeting the individual
personal needs of students… · It is successful and works
hard to ensure that these vulnerable young people re-engage with
education’
Ofsted inspection report, include
Buckinghamshire, June 2006
When compared to data that relates to attendance at their
previous schools, individual pupils make significant
progress…
Pupil’s behaviour also improves because staff use [these] non
–confrontational methods in conjunction with other
incentives.
Ofsted inspection report, include
Bristol, January 2007
The view of an aBc2 Project Worker
‘My role in this project has been as a
tutor for young mums. We work together in one-to-one
situations in the community – making use of venues such as
libraries, cafes, family centres and also the student’s own
home. Much of the work is around taking the first step back
into a learning environment, and issues such as timekeeping and
finding childcare are all very much to the point.
I have been surprised to find that the
young women I have met so far are interested in obtaining maths and
English qualifications. They seem to have grown into a new
sense of responsibility and are looking to build a secure future
for themselves and their child. Consequently they now view
these basic skills as essential attainments.
We are able to work towards obtaining an
AQA Unit Award certificate within a few weeks, which gives the
learner a sense of achievement and builds confidence. The
next step is to ensure that they are settled into a longer-term
course of study, before their time with this project comes to an
end. Around the start of the academic year, it has been
relatively straight-forward to find this kind of provision.
Throughout the rest of the year it can prove more
challenging!’
Some views of beneficiaries of the
project
"Life is Great! We would like to
thank aBc2 and Connexions. You made a big difference.
Thanks"
aBc2 "Is an excellent program to take part
in, the tutor is lovely and has helped me all the way. I don't
think I would have enrolled on my course without Jacqueline.
Thank you"
"I really enjoyed my cooking sessions with
Jacqueline and felt encouraged by her and Bethan to go to
college. I felt Jacqueline was supportive and not patronising
like some can be!!!"
"I think its a good form of helping young
mums and agree that it does help in the long term even though it
doesn't last long because it helps you until you're okay on your
own" Beth Jones
As reported in ESF ‘impact’ magazine:
Measures of Impact
- Beneficiary starts 585
- Percentage progression to education or training 47%
- Progression to employment 26%
- Progression to other informal learning opportunities 12%
- Total of known positive destinations 85%
- Beneficiary starts 52
- Starts on accredited learning programmes 50%
- Achievement of accredited learning certificates 50%
- Learners progressing to further learning 23%